(a) whether facility of wagons is being provided for transportation of goods to small
and medium traders by the Railways;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the facility has been withdrawn;
(d) if so, the reasons therefor;
(e) whether the Railways are contemplating to resume the facility of wagons to small traders;
(f) if so, the time by which it is likely to be resumed;
(g) whether rakes are being used for carrying goods in place of wagons; and
(h) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a): Yes, Madam.
(b): No separate record for wagons supplied to small and medium traders is being maintained
by Railways. Total 13220844 wagons (in 8- wheeler units) have been loaded by Indian Railways
up to Feb.’10 during 2009-10 including for small & medium Traders.
(c): No, Madam.
(d): Does not arise.
(e): Does not arise.
(f): Does not arise.
(g) & (h): Movement on Indian Railways is done in Rakes which comprise wagons.